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Living in
Dania Beach.
About
Life in Dania Beach
Living in Dania Beach means settling into a mature, urban community where you're close enough to Fort Lauderdale's job market and amenities but in a slightly quieter pocket. The median home value sits around $320,000 with median rent at $1,781, putting it in the mid-range for South Florida—not cheap, but reasonable for the region. Job prospects are decent with a 3.8% unemployment rate, and the 28-minute average commute is manageable if you're working in the broader metro area.
Dania Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.3%
Foreign-Born
29.7%
Broadband Internet
89.4%
of households
Population Growth
+3.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics29.7% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Dania Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Dania Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (11.5%), and 28.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.4%
of residents
65 and Older
18.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.3%
of households
Married Couples
33.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.38
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Dania Beach
In Dania Beach, rent runs 7% above the FL average, and home values are 11% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
67.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
42.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,837
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
46.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
18.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $333,118 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Dania Beach and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Dania Beach is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Dania Beach Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
Commute28.4 min avg
How Dania Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Dania Beach, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 1 mi
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Major hub15.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% above national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Dania Beach runs 56% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
623.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
3,151.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,955 national, 2020)
Dania Beach Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Broward County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Broward County, which includes Dania Beach, the most common type is flood, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Drought | $77,500 |
| 2024 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.5M |
| 2023 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28.3M |
| 2022 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.6M |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32,500 |
| 2020 | 37 | Flood | $118,500 |
| 2019 | 18 | Flood | $2,100 |
| 2018 | 26 | Funnel Cloud | $51,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Broward County, county-wide
Dania Beach is about 2% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Broward County, which includes Dania Beach, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
97
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Broward County, county-wide
Dania Beach is about 2% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 63°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Dania Beach has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 63°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/70°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/77°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/73°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
77°/63°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
61.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
68
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
131
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 61°F | 2.90" |
| Feb | 77°F | 63°F | 2.38" |
| Mar | 80°F | 66°F | 2.38" |
| Apr | 83°F | 70°F | 3.02" |
| May | 86°F | 74°F | 5.56" |
| Jun | 88°F | 77°F | 9.55" |
| Jul | 90°F | 78°F | 5.41" |
| Aug | 90°F | 78°F | 7.89" |
| Sep | 88°F | 77°F | 8.02" |
| Oct | 85°F | 74°F | 7.37" |
| Nov | 81°F | 68°F | 3.69" |
| Dec | 78°F | 65°F | 2.78" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Dania Beach
Uninsured
17.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Dania Beach's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Srvs
Psychiatric · 2.9 mi away · Hollywood
Memorial Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Hollywood
Broward Health Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Fort Lauderdale
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Dania Beach
Dania Beach's student/teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Dania Beach
Private for-profit · 2-year · 113 students · in-state tuition $11,191 · 58% graduate
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 24,922 students · in-state tuition $2,830 · 35% graduate · median earnings $45,986 (10 yrs after entry)
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
8.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 17,678 students · in-state tuition $26,016 · 42% graduate · median earnings $46,472 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,240 students · in-state tuition $40,360 · 67% graduate · median earnings $66,144 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,214 students · in-state tuition $35,780 · 49% graduate · median earnings $58,912 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,212 students · in-state tuition $35,600 · 44% graduate · median earnings $64,837 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,183 students · in-state tuition $20,174 · 35% graduate · median earnings $40,290 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Biscayne National Park, 39 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Dania Beach
Dania Beach has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (39 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
39 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
57 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
65 mi awayPublic Libraries in Dania Beach
Dania Beach Paul Demaio Branch
1 Park Avenue East, Dania Beach
Cities Near Dania Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Dania Beach FAQ
Is Dania Beach, Florida affordable?⌄
Dania Beach's median rent is $1,781/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $52,748/year. Median home value is $319,800.
Is Dania Beach, Florida safe?⌄
Dania Beach's violent crime rate was 624 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is above the national average of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3151 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Dania Beach, Florida?⌄
Dania Beach has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Dania Beach, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Dania Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,781/month and median household income is $52,748/year. The median home value is $319,800. About 67% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Dania Beach, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Dania Beach is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from